Jr. Operations & Procurement Specialist

Phoenix Renewable Services, Inc. (“PRS”) is a privately held renewable energy infrastructure services company. PRS is a unique industry specialist who offers mission critical work, engineering and repairs, ongoing Engineering Operations and Maintenance (“O&M”) services and solar system repowering. Headquartered in San Diego, PRS has serviced over 500 megawatts of commercial, federal/ municipal, and utility-scale solar and energy storage sites throughout the Southwest US.

Renewable energy assets are becoming a growing part of the distributed energy infrastructure and we believe that proactive performance monitoring and advanced preventative maintenance is imperative to maximize their designed potential and extend system life. In an industry that is securing the world’s energy future, PRS is well positioned to be an integral partner to customers and asset owners across the US.

Our team members create and demonstrate our brand – with each dispatch, communication, and interaction with the vision of maximizing clean energy throughput for our portfolio of renewable assets. Renewable energy is a highly competitive industry and PRS differentiates first by our people. As such, we strive to only recruit star candidates that are passionate about our vision and securing renewable energy's place in our future. If you are interested in a challenging position, great work environment/ culture, and working with good-natured people, then we would love to hear from you!

Title: Jr. Operations & Procurement Specialist (Full-Time)

The position would be responsible for a broad range of supply chain and operational activities that support the company’s strategic growth initiatives. The successful candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented self-starter who excels in optimizing supply chain processes, managing vendor relationships, and driving efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and a collaborative mindset while consistently contributing to cross-departmental initiatives and maintaining a professional, team-oriented demeanor. The company will provide training to support the successful candidate’s development and success in the role.

Responsibilities:

• Compliance and Safety Adherence: Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Report Review and Quality Assurance: Review completed site assessments and technician reports for accuracy, completeness, clarity, and grammatical correctness, ensuring high-quality documentation.
• Production and Logistics Reporting: Coordinate with technical, procurement, and operations teams to review and finalize supply chain and production reports. Ensure timely and accurate reporting for internal stakeholders, customers, and asset owners.
• Vendor and Supplier Coordination: Manage relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure reliable sourcing and high-quality materials. Conduct regular performance reviews and negotiate contracts to optimize supply terms.
• Procurement and Inventory Management: Oversee procurement activities, ensuring alignment with project requirements and operational goals. Develop and maintain inventory management strategies to prevent shortages and reduce excess stock.
• Cost Analysis and Budget Management: Monitor supply chain costs and contribute to budgeting processes by providing accurate forecasts and expenditure reports. Identify cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain.
• Document Management: Collect, organize, and assess engineering documentation, such as system drawings and reports.
• Customer Relation Management: Prepare and manage quotes for clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Maintain and update company records in company CRM, tracking sales activities, customer interactions, and project progress to support efficient operations.
• Production Reporting: Work with technical and operations teams to review and finalize production reports, ensuring accurate and timely distribution to customers and asset owners.
• Customer Interaction and Support: Be prepared for regular meetings/ calls with key-accounts with providing updates on maintenance activities, resolving queries, and supporting the team resolving open issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business preferred or a related field combined with relevant industry experience can be considered.
• Ability to exercise mental flexibility due to shifting priorities, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and data-driven approach to decision making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to uphold strong team-oriented culture while collaborating with stakeholders and partners.
• Travel as necessary for potential site visits, onsite training and/ or commissioning-related activities.

Compensation + Benefits

• Hourly Rate of $24/ hour - $26/ hour, discretionary performance-based bonus, and full range of benefits including Company paid premiums: 401k, medical, vision and dental.
• The company will provide a laptop and mobile phone.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Phoenix Renewable Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Location:

• Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Required)

Work Location: In person